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Maria O'Brien
Actor
Born August 14, 1950Died February 24, 2026 (75 years)
Maria O'Brien (August 14, 1950 – February 24, 2026) was an American actress and acting coach. She was the daughter of actors Edmond O'Brien and Olga San Juan, and sister of voice actor Brendan O'Brien. She was best known as a character actress, but she also had a recurring role on a few television series, such as Ave 43 and The Life and Times of Eddie Roberts. She was also an acting coach on soap operas, such as Days of Our Lives, Sunset Beach, and Passions.
Filmography
| 2018 | Howard · as Maria (archive Footage) |
| 2017 | Dead on Arrival · as Neighbor |
| 2009 | Ave 43 (TV Series) · as Michelle |
| 2002 | For the People (TV Series) · as Judge |
| 2001 | Spyder Games (TV Series) · as Gina |
| 2000 | The Sexy Mysterious Murders · as Imogen |
| 1999 | Jack & Jill (TV Series) · as Fortune Teller |
| 1997 | Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (TV Series) · as Paranormal Investigator (segment "the Chess Game") |
| 1996 | Good Luck · as Peggy |
| 1996 | Suddenly Susan (TV Series) · as Maria |
| 1996 | Nash Bridges (TV Series) · as Sunshine |
| 1993 | Desperate Rescue: The Cathy Mahone Story · as Cast |
| 1992 | In Sickness and in Health · as Nancy |
| 1991 | False Arrest · as Marie |
| 1991 | ...And Then She Was Gone · as Paula |
| 1990 | In the Best Interest of the Child · as Carla |
| 1989 | Your Mother Wears Combat Boots · as Carla |
| 1988 | |
| 1987 | Jake and the Fatman (TV Series) · as Dog Owner |
| 1987 | Good Morning, Miss Bliss (TV Series) · as Tina Paladrino |
| 1986 | L.A. Law (TV Series) · as Carmen Carillo |
| 1986 | Matlock (TV Series) · as Juanita Martinez |
| 1984 | Protocol · as Donna |
| 1984 | 1st & Ten (TV Series) · as Sister Regina |
| 1984 | Murder, She Wrote (TV Series) · as Lt. Abbe Esposito |
| 1983 | Table for Five · as Mandy |
| 1981 | The Incredible Shrinking Woman · as Neighbor |
| 1980 | Magnum, P.I. (TV Series) · as Club Manager Applicant |
| 1980 | |
| 1977 | The Choirboys · as Carrier 2's Wife |
| 1977 | CHiPs (TV Series) · as Patti Poncherello |
| 1977 | Prime Time · as Air Puerto Rico Stewardess |
| 1977 | The Love Boat (TV Series) · as Rita Almerez |
| 1976 | Quincy, M.E. (TV Series) · as Ethel Rainier |
| 1976 | Tabitha (TV Series) · as Leslie |
| 1976 | How the West Was Won (TV Series) · as Luisa |
| 1975 | Smile · as Maria |
| 1975 | Shell Game · as Lola Ramirez |
| 1974 | Police Woman (TV Series) · as Judy |
| 1974 | Chico and the Man (TV Series) · as Anita Gomez |
| 1967 | Ironside (TV Series) · as Cindy |
| 1962 | Sam Benedict (TV Series) · as Mary |